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Rafa
03-13-2018, 10:24 PM
So I had one of those stupid spills like a track stand gone wrong, and I’ve scuffed one of my Campy carbon fiber brake levers. It’s not terrible, but enough that it took a bit of the ‘clear coat’ off, leaving a bit of exposed carbon fiber. My first thought was some clear fingernail polish, but I figured I’d check with the collective first. Any tips for repairing this? Thanks.
Kontact
03-13-2018, 10:36 PM
Clear nail polish would work. I've done it with spray clear coat. The key is sanding it flat afterwards and then using car finish polish/scratch remover to even it out.

That sounds like a lot of screwing around, but it actually goes fast with a small part like a lever because the clear is somewhat soft. With care it can be seamless.
Mikej
03-14-2018, 06:30 AM
I have some 4000 and 2000 grit sand paper I bought in a hobby shop, I sanded down the rough spots with lower grit then water sanded with th high grit and used an automotive clear coat. I happened to have all of the stuff from other projects-
chiasticon
03-14-2018, 06:33 AM
never done it, but ran into this recently and it seems helpful for your situation. basically what Kontact described.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEcb7vf-mMg
spacemen3
03-14-2018, 07:57 AM
On Campy levers I've masked off chips and then built the clearcoat back-up with U-Pol (https://www.amazon.com/U-Pol-Products-0796-Clear-CLEAR/dp/B009LHER0M). Then it's just a matter of wet sanding back to a smooth finish.
teleguy57
03-14-2018, 08:12 AM
The definitive thread on Weight Weenies (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=53264&hilit=clear+coat+repair)
Kentf14
03-14-2018, 02:23 PM
Ive used nail polish, but it wears off on high contact areas. What about just using some clear 2-part epoxy with a small brush?
Tony
03-14-2018, 09:19 PM
Ive used nail polish, but it wears off on high contact areas. What about just using some clear 2-part epoxy with a small brush?

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cadence90
03-14-2018, 09:22 PM
Ive used nail polish, but it wears off on high contact areas. What about just using some clear 2-part epoxy with a small brush?

Spray-Max 2K (2-part) clear is even better. Easy to apply well, and very durable.
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